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About Jessica Mason, MD

Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Medical Education Fellowship Director
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Associate Editor for EM:RAP

How to Cite Videos, Podcasts, Apps, Media, and Blogs in a Publication or CV (AMA style 11th edition)

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As medical education podcasts, videos, and blogs continue to grow in popularity it is crucial that we cite them correctly, both in publications and on our CVs. We also must recognize the important contributions of media such as clinical photographs, radiology images, and ECGs. The American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style released its 11th edition in 2020. This blog post provides an update to our 2018 blog articles to reflect these changes.

Video Publications

Last Name First Initial. Video Title. Publication Title. Year of publication. Date accessed. URL.

Example:

Podcasts and Other Audio

Last Name First Initial. Podcast Title. Episode Title. Date Published. Date Accessed. URL.

Example:

Apps

App Title app. Version number. Creator/Publisher. Date of last update.

Example:

    • CorePendium app. Version 1.24.2. EM:RAP. Updated February 2024.

Photographs, ECGs, Radiology Images

These fall into the category of “other multimedia” in the AMA Manual of Style, and here is my best attempt to interpret this to clinical media.

For Media Used as a Supplement in a Publication:

Last Name First Initial. Media title. Date Published. Date Accessed. URL. Brief Description for: Article Title. Publication. DOI (if available).

Example:

For Media Without an Associated Publication:

This type of citation may be helpful if the image is used in multiple places within a publication, or if it is not tied to a particular publication. In the example below, there is no specified date of publication for the image.

Last Name First Initial. Media title. Date Published. Date Accessed. (if available). URL.

Example:

Blogs

Last Name First Initial. Article Title. Blog Title blog. Date Published. Date Accessed. URL.

Example:

References

  1. Iverson C, ed. American Medical Association manual of style: a guide for authors and editors. 11th ed. Oxford University Press, 2020.
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How to Cite Podcasts, Videos, and Blogs in a Publication (AMA 10th edition)

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Updated on 2-28-24 based on the AMA Manual of Style (11th edition, 2020)

As medical education podcasts, videos, and blogs continue to grow in popularity it is crucial that we cite them correctly in traditional publications, specifically journal articles and textbook chapters. In a previous blog post, I described a format for citing these works on a CV. The American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style is in its 10th edition, with the last update being published in 2007,1 largely before the tidal wave of “nontraditional” publications. Based on the AMA Manual of Style, how should we reference these digital publications?

The Manual of Style notes that “as much relevant information as possible should be included.” Information may be missing, but it makes sense to include everything possible.

Web-Based Audio Publications (Podcasts)

AMA does not specifically describe a way to cite audio podcasts, with the closest options being an “audiotape” or an “online conference presentation.” Hopefully this will be updated in the next edition (and maybe they will also abandon obsolete references such as “books on CD-ROM”). The citation for online conference presentation offers more information than the audiotape option, and is therefore, my recommendation for citing a podcast. Here is how to write the citation:

Last Name First Initial. Title of Episode. Title of Podcast. Date of Publication. URL. Accessed [date].

Example:

Educational Videos

The AMA Manual of Style also does not have a specific way to cite online video publications. The citation guide for videotapes sounds like a good fit, but this assumes the video is published by a production company and includes the production company name and location in the citation. This is largely irrelevant to many videos being produced for medical education. Instead, I am recommending we use the same format as above for an “online conference presentation,” which provides more pertinent information. All known information should be included. Here is how to write the citation:

Last Name First Initial. Title of Video. Video Producer. Date of Publication. URL. Accessed [date].

Examples:

Blogs

Blogs should be cited as websites until the AMA updates their Manual of Style. The following citation format can be used:

Last Name First Initial. Title of Blog Post. Name of Blog. URL. Published [date]. Updated [date]. Accessed [date].

Example:

Reference

1. AMA Manual of Style. Oxford University Press; 2007. doi:10.1093/jama/9780195176339.001.0001
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Citing Audio and Video Publications on Your CV (AMA 10th edition)

Audio and Video Publications on CV © Can Stock Photo / steinar14

Updated on 2-28-24 based on the AMA Manual of Style (11th edition, 2020)

Medical education is changing and so too are the types of publications with high impact. No longer do we live in a world where traditional journal publications are the only meaningful contribution to academia and to our specialty. The “non-traditional” publications include podcasts, educational videos, and blog posts. Just like journal articles, these can be done very well with thorough research, attention to detail, and even peer review. They can have broad reach, inspire change, and initiate conversation.

Curriculum Vitae Citation

Many people are uncertain how to cite this work on their curriculum vitae (CV). The structure of a CV will vary from one individual to the next, but let me share how I recommend citing audio and video publications.

First of all, cite them under the category of “Publications.” Personally, I have subcategories for “Print,” “Audio,” and “Video.” If you don’t consider them publications, then why would your administrators?

Below are suggested formats and examples for audio and video publications to credit your work. Let’s build a culture of academic merit with multimedia publications.

Audio Publication CV Reference

[box]Last Name First Initial. Your role. “Title of the segment.” Title of the Audio Publication. Date of release. URL[/box]

Example

McCue J. Contributor. “C3: Abdominal pain in the elderly.” Emergency Medicine Reviews and Perspectives. 2017 Jan 1. https://www.emrap.org/episode/c3elderly/introduction

Video Publication CV Reference

[box]Last Name First Initial. Your role. “Video title.” Title of Video Host or Channel. Date of release. URL[/box]

Example

Anaya A. Presenter. “Paracentesis.” Emergency Medicine Reviews and Perspectives. 2017 Jan 23. https://www.emrap.org/episode/paracentesis/paracentesis

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