Dear Colleagues,

The 9th International Salon of Artistic Photography for Physicians "PhotoArtMedica 2021" has come to an end. Just like last year, the participants shared many photos related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our everyday lives. Undoubtedly, these photos have already gained an historical value.
We are pleased with the growing interest in PhotoArtMedica Salon - nearly 100 participants submitted their works. There is also a growing interest in the "Medical photography" category - every third participant submitted photos in this category. We could see many diverse aspects of our professional everyday life.
The "Architecture" category brought us interesting views from different perspectives on the infrastructure that surrounds us, both the old and the new. In the 257 photographs presented, the participants showed what attracted their attention in their individual interpretation.
And the category "Free subject", among the 327 photos sent, again showed us many creative shots, often surprising us with their creativity.
Thank you very much to all 96 participants, from 15 countries around the world, for their creativity and interest in the PhotoArtMedica 2021 Salon. I especially would like to thank the 22 debutants for their wonderful debut - half of them were among the winners. I congratulate all of those who got an award on their success in this year's Salon. I invite all of you to participate in the next 10th Jubilee Salon "PhotoArtMedica 2022", to which we will try to give a special setting. I would like to thank our Partners, Sponsors and Patrons for the support so far, and looking forward to further cooperation.

Krzysztof MUSKALSKI, MD, PhD
EFIAP/g, GAPU, AFRP, ZPAF

PhotoArtMedica Originator and Chairman