JAMA Format
JAMA defines article-type requirements, manuscript components, file preparation, spacing, references, tables/figures, reporting guidance, and submission details. A generic medical-paper template cannot replace the current instructions for the exact article type.
JAMA format means following the current JAMA Instructions for Authors for manuscript preparation and submission, together with the AMA Manual of Style and applicable ICMJE/reporting requirements. It is specific to JAMA rather than every medical journal.
Key details
Important caveats
Boundary
Do not assume requirements for one JAMA article type or another JAMA Network journal apply universally.
Further guidance
Decision Path
Choose the JAMA article type first, then follow its current word limits, abstract/key-point requirements, manuscript components, files, tables/figures, and reporting guidance.
Format Scope
Treat manuscript preparation and submission requirements separately from isolated AMA citation questions.
Worked Example
An Original Investigation should be formatted to the current JAMA article-type instructions rather than to a generic “medical paper” template downloaded elsewhere.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- JAMA Instructions for Authors (opens in a new tab)JAMA Network · JAMA specifies manuscript components, Word submission, font/spacing and current AMA Manual/ICMJE style requirements.
- How do I submit a manuscript? (opens in a new tab)JAMA Network · Directs authors to journal-specific Instructions for Authors, confirming that JAMA manuscript format is bounded by current journal requirements rather than a universal medical-paper template.