Med Creator 101

Meet Dr. Ethan Melillo—the pharmacist transforming digital health education. From his first viral video with 2M views to brand partnerships with CeraVe and La Roche-Posay, Dr. Melillo has gone from Pharmacist to trusted content creator. In this episode, he shares his creative process, how he breaks down complex medical terms, combats misinformation, and navigates brand partnerships—all with one mission: building trust and making a real impact online.

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Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101

Mimi Banks: @mimibanks | @mbsocial.agency

Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportela

Tools and Creator Must-Haves:

Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3QEu6ZO
Anker External battery charger: https://amzn.to/3DdtBTi
Car mount: https://amzn.to/4bkEu2k
Car mount (portable): https://amzn.to/3EVgNl8
DJI Osmo Camera: https://amzn.to/43eptwP
DJI Osmo Mic: https://amzn.to/44WJFnC
Ring light (portable): https://amzn.to/43joyvm
Ring light: https://amzn.to/4ikDBcd
Nikon DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/3FbK0rR

What is Med Creator 101?

Med Creator 101 is a weekly podcast hosted by board certified dermatologist, ‘dermfluencer’ Dr. Dustin Portela and beauty veteran, social media agency owner, Mimi Banks, featuring your favorite brands and medfluencers. Each episode is filled with helpful tips and tools to get started on social, build your platform, create content, grow a community, and attract brands.