AMA Citation Guide
Use the arrows in the corner of the image to expand the citation guide. Click on the type of material you want to cite in the Table of Contents to jump to that page.
Saving Links for Later
Don’t save the main link you see in your browser bar. The link will expire in 24 hours, and you will not be able to return to the article. Instead, click on the permalink or Document URL (you will see either the word or an icon of a link) and copy and paste from there.
Citation Generators on Databases
Easily generate citations in databases by finding the "cite" icon, often represented as a quotation mark.
EndNote 21
- Installing EndNote 21 to your computerFollow these directions to make sure you can access EndNote 21.
Resources
Finding Articles
- PubMed (HPU-specific link) This link opens in a new windowBiomedical articles from MEDLINE and life science journals. PubMed will list terms you can use to enhance your search on selected articles!
- CINAHL Complete on EBSCO This link opens in a new windowCINAHL is an authoritative source of information for the professional literature of nursing, allied health, biomedicine, and healthcare and contains the full text of nearly 600 journals.
- JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association This link opens in a new windowPublished continuously since 1883, JAMA is an international peer-reviewed general medical journal, and currently the most widely circulated general medical journal in the world.
- Scopus This link opens in a new windowProvides links to full-text articles along with a list of references and a list of content that cites the article selected.
- Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine This link opens in a new windowWith more than 2,500 embargo-free, full-text periodicals, reference books, pamphlets, and hundreds of videos demonstrating medical procedures and live surgeries, this collection provides current and scholarly information on the complete range of health care topics.
- Google Scholar (HPU-specific link) This link opens in a new window
Use this link to connect Google Scholar with HPU's collection of full-text journals. You will be asked for your HPU username and password if off-campus.
- ScienceDirect This link opens in a new windowProvides full-text access to thousands of core titles in the Social and Life Sciences, as well as access to the Elsevier journal collection.
Clinical Support & Drug Information
- UpToDate and UpToDate Anywhere This link opens in a new windowUpToDate presents a comprehensive synthesis of the evidence on diagnosis, followed by recommendations that can be acted on at the point of care
- MicroMedex This link opens in a new windowMicromedex maintains 'clinical checklists' for diseases, laying out procedures from diagnosis through treatment. Micromedex also contains a drug database for searching drug information and comparing prescriptions.
- MedLinePlus Drugs & Supplements via NC LIVE This link opens in a new windowLook up prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines for information on side effects, dosage, and special precautions. MedLine Plus also enables users to browse dietary supplements and herbal remedies to learn about their effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions.
- Health & Medical Collection in ProQuest via NC LIVE This link opens in a new windowContains clinical, biomedical, and health journals. Also includes curriculum-based health videos, offering highly sought after visual content to complement text information sources.
- Natural Medicines This link opens in a new windowLook up information on dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary alternative and integrative therapies. Natural Medicines also enables users to check how a supplement interacts with other drugs and products.
- Health Sciences Library PageSearch health and medicine specific content available through HPU Libraries.
- MedscapeMedscape is an online portal geared toward physicians and health professionals. Its up-to-the-minute reporting on health research makes it a useful source of information for students and professionals hoping to keep up to date. Clinical guidelines and tools like a drug interaction checker extend its usefulness as a point-of-care resource.
- Merck ManualsThe Merck Manuals are a comprehensive medical information source covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine. They are offered as a free public service to health care professionals and the general public.
- Toronto Video Atlas of SurgeryAn open access library of animation enhanced surgical videos. Curated by surgeons from world-class institutions and professional medical illustrators.
- Instant AnatomyInteractive website with diagrams of structures broken down by type and location.
- Lab Tests OnlineA public resource on clinical lab testing from laboratory professionals.
- PANCE Study GuideTest prep online for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam.
- AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants)Professional resources for physician assistants, including career, practice, and news resources
- Physician Assistant Education AssociationProfessional development information with links to workshops, resources, publications, and liaison organizations.
- JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association
JAMA is an international peer-reviewed general medical journal, and currently the most widely circulated general medical journal in the world. - British Medical Journal (BMJ)
The BMJ is a weekly peer-reviewed medical trade journal, published by the trade union the British Medical Association. It is one of the world's oldest general medical journals. - JAAPA - Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
JAAPA is the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Its' mission is to support the ongoing education and advancement of physician assistants (PAs) by publishing current information and research on clinical, health policy, and professional issues. - British Medical Journal (BMJ)The BMJ is a weekly peer-reviewed medical trade journal, published by the trade union the British Medical Association. It is one of the world's oldest general medical journals.
- JAAPA - Journal of the American Academy of Physician AssistantsJAAPA is the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Published for more than 25 years, its mission is to support the ongoing education and advancement of physician assistants (PAs) by publishing current information and research on clinical, health policy, and professional issues.
- Cyprus Journal of Medical SciencesAims to publish manuscripts at the highest clinical and scientific level on all fields of medicine.
Self-assessments, video tutorials, & medical textbooks
- Anatomy and Physiology Revealed This link opens in a new windowA multimedia study aid offering an interactive cadaver dissection experience. Includes descriptions, audio pronunciations, and quizzes to reinforce learning.
- Access Medicine This link opens in a new windowProvides access to videos, self-assessment, and leading medical textbooks; connects researchers to more than 1,000 diagnoses through Diagnosaurus, which allows students to browse by symptom, disease, or organ system at the point of care.
- Access PhysioTherapy This link opens in a new windowVideo instruction on rehabilitation techniques, interactive self-assessment questions to prepare for the NPTE exam, and an ongoing lecture series on key neuroscience and neuroanatomy concepts. Students also have access to leading physical therapy textbooks and quick outlines of common conditions and disorders.
- Access Pharmacy This link opens in a new windowProvides access to videos, self-assessment, and over 50 leading medical textbooks; enables faculty to create, track, and report their students' progress through a curriculum tool that eases workflow; and allows practicing pharmacists to brush up on their medical knowledge to ensure the best patient outcome.
- Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine This link opens in a new windowWith more than 2,500 embargo-free, full-text periodicals, reference books, pamphlets, and hundreds of videos demonstrating medical procedures and live surgeries, this collection provides current and scholarly information on the complete range of health care topics.
UpToDate Mobile App
UpToDate is an evidence-based clinical decision support resource for healthcare professionals. It provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a wide range of medical conditions. Learn how through the short presentation below.
UpToDate Mobile App by HPU Media Services
Please contact us with any questions about using UpToDate.
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Off-Campus Access
Off-Campus Access
HPU Libraries online resources are available off-campus to those affiliated with the university. You need to go through the HPU Libraries website to access our databases remotely. You will not have full access to HPU-purchased content just searching for the database in Google. Use links to databases listed in Databases A-Z from the library website.
