General APA Format
Reference Entry Format:
Author. (Date). Title (Version) [Description]. Source (URL)
- Author: The organization that created the AI tool. (e.g., OpenAI)
- Date: The release year of the version used.
- Title: The model name, followed by the version in parentheses.
- Description (in brackets): Usually 鈥淟arge language model.鈥
- Source: The URL where the tool was accessed.
Example Reference Entry:
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. .
Example In-Text Citations:
- Parenthetical citation: (OpenAI, 2023)
- Narrative citation: According to OpenAI (2023), ChatGPT provides...
Example Use in Health Science Papers
Example 1: Using ChatGPT to Explain a Medical Concept
When prompted with 鈥淓xplain the physiological process of insulin regulation,鈥 ChatGPT explained that insulin 鈥減romotes glucose uptake in cells and inhibits glucose production in the liver鈥 (OpenAI, 2023).
Reference
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model].
Example 2: Using ChatGPT for Literature Support or Clarification
After being asked, 鈥淲hat are common complications of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?鈥, ChatGPT stated that 鈥渓ong-term hyperglycemia can result in neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy due to microvascular damage鈥 (OpenAI, 2023).
Reference
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model].
Template for Your Own Use
Use this when you cite an AI-generated response in your assignment:
In-text citation:
(OpenAI, [Year])
Reference list:
OpenAI. ([Year]). ChatGPT ([Month Day] version) [Large language model].
Filled Template Example
In-text:
(OpenAI, 2025)
Reference:
OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (Oct 6 version) [Large language model].
Notes for Health Science Students
Do not cite ChatGPT as an author of facts or opinions. Instead, describe it as the source of generated text.
Verify all medical information ChatGPT provides using peer-reviewed journals or official medical guidelines before including it.
Include your prompts and the AI鈥檚 responses in an appendix if your instructor or institution requires transparency.
Example Paragraph (Complete Citation in Context)
When asked, 鈥淲hat are the primary functions of the liver?鈥, ChatGPT explained that the liver 鈥減lays a key role in metabolism, detoxification, and protein synthesis鈥 (OpenAI, 2025). Such generated content can assist students in reviewing physiology concepts but should be cross-checked with medical literature.
Reference:
OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (Oct 6 version) [Large language model].