The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) produces the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals (ICMJE Recommendations). These are a set of guidelines which ensure uniform and clear presentation of material being submitted to medical journals for possible publication.
Though the ICJME Recommendations are widely followed only those journals recognized as ICMJE members are required to follow them exactly; always check the journal website for exact submission requirements.
This citation style is also known as Vancouver Style, Uniform Requirements or NLM (National Library of Medicine).
The ICMJE Recommendations mandate use of the National Library of Medicine's (NLM) citation style. Below are some common citations. For further information, please reference the NLM's Citing Medicine (2nd Edition) and Samples of Formatted References for Authors of Journal Articles.
Journal Articles:
Basic Format:
Author AB, Writer, CD. Article title. Abbreviated Journal Title. Year Month Day of Publication;Volume(Issue):Page Range.
Example:
Win NN, Jorgensen AM, Chen YS, Haneline MT. Effects of upper and lower spinal manipulative therapy on blood pressure and heart rate variability in volunteers and patients with neck pain: a randomized, controlled, cross-over, preliminary study. Journal of Chirop Med. 2015 March;14(1):1-9.
Books
Basic Format:
Author AB. Title. Edition. Place of Publication: Publisher; Date of Publication.
Example:
Ferrier, D. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry. 6th edition. Philidelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2014.