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Med Creator 101

Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela

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.

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28:16

Dr. Kelly Killeen: How Social Media Became Her...

Med Creator 101 ·

2026/10/05

For Dr. Kelly Killeen, social media isn't a side project, it's one of the biggest referral engines in her private practice. In this episode, Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela talk with the Beverly Hills plastic surgeon about how she built a following that converts into patients. Dr. Killeen explains why she ignores likes and followers entirely in favor of quality comments and consult requests, how staying unapologetically herself online means patients already trust her before their first

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7:25

Med Creator Minute: How to Handle Criticism Online

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2026/09/28

Putting yourself online means opening yourself up to criticism, but not every comment deserves your attention. Dr. Dustin Portela breaks down how physicians can navigate negative comments, know when to engage versus block, and set boundaries that protect their patients, personal lives, and time. Plus, he shares why finding your own voice and letting go of perfectionism is key to building a sustainable presence on social media.Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101Subscribe to our YouTube

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15:24

We Asked 5 Dermatologists How They Decide What to Post

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2026/09/21

Five dermatologists, each with millions of followers and one episode that gets them all answering the same two questions every med creator who starts on social asks themselves: where do content ideas come from, and how can I avoid risking my license? What you'll hear from Dr. Shereene Idriss, Dr. Whitney Bowe, Dr. Neera Nathan, Dr. Heather Rogers, and Dr. Tia Paul might change how you think about your own content.Your next five posts start here.The Content Rotation is a free 5-day challenge

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7:08

Med Creator Minute: The Metrics That Actually Matter

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2026/09/14

You didn't build a practice by guessing, and your content strategy shouldn't run on guesswork either. In this Med Creator Minute, Dr. Dustin Portela reveals why consistent posting alone doesn't guarantee growth and what you should look out for: a strong hook in the first three seconds, a retention graph most people never check, and metrics like shares and saves that matter more than follower count. If you're an injector, dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or practice owner trying to figure out

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32:04

Dr. Chris Tomassian's Content Strategy (Re-release)

Med Creator 101 ·

2026/09/07

Ending 9/14Dr. Chris Tomassian posted his first dermatology video in a poorly lit bathroom and got four views. Today, he has nearly 3 million followers, and a thriving practice built on the back of it. Dr. Tomassian, founder of the Dermatology Collective, joins Dr. Dustin Portela and Mimi Banks to share how he turned raw, unscripted content into a brand bigger than the feed. From surviving pushback in residency to using social proof to open his own practice (with a second location on the

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28:56

How Dr. Dustin Portela Comes Up With Endless Content...

Med Creator 101 ·

2026/08/31

Ending 9/14If you’ve ever felt stuck on what to post, this episode is for you. Dr. Dustin Portela and Mimi Banks share how to develop engaging content from choosing the right format and persona to finding inspiration in what’s already around you. From patient questions and audience insights to trends and AI, this episode explores how to turn everyday moments into ideas that actually resonate.Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101Subscribe to our YouTube channel:

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7:16

Med Creator Minute: Confidence on Camera with Dr....

Med Creator 101 ·

2026/08/24

Ending 9/14There's a reason so many healthcare professionals hesitate before hitting record: years of being told social media and professionalism don't mix. In this Med Creator Minute, Dr. Portela explores why so many HCPs hesitate to show up online, and shares what actually builds confidence: reps, perspective, and permission to just be yourself. Listen to the end for the mindset shift that makes talking to a camera feel a lot less like talking to the internet.Want to create your next post

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33:13

From Nurse to Viral Med Creator: Care Clark's Content...

Med Creator 101 ·

2026/08/17

Care Clark had just landed her dream aesthetic nursing job when COVID hit and sent her life sideways. So she started posting: scared, imperfect, and with no idea it would go anywhere. In this episode, Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela sit down with Care to unpack her path from a nervous first TikTok filmed inside a Walmart to a 16-million-view breakout moment, and everything she's built since: a content calendar, a virtual assistant, a manager, and a brand built on turning her own skin

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5:59

Med Creator Minute: 4 Tips to Getting Started on...

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2026/08/10

The biggest mistake new HCPs make on social media? Waiting until they feel ready. In this Med Creator Minute, Dr. Dustin Portela and Mimi Banks answer the questions they get asked the most: where to start, which platform actually fits your patient population and how to find time when you have none. Dr. Portela's first videos flopped, this is what he did differently after that. Stop overthinking it and do what he did: just hit record.Enroll in medcreator101.comFollow us on Instagram:

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38:01

Dr. Dana Corriel: Inside SoMeDocs

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2026/08/03

Dr. Dana Corriel, Board-Certified Internist and Founder of SoMe Docs (Doctors on Social Media), joins Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela to unpack how she turned burnout and a mid-career break into a full-blown platform for physician visibility. They dig into the free physician directory built like "a modeling agency for brains," why not every doctor needs to be an influencer, and the messy, personal journey of giving herself permission to step outside clinical medicine. It's a candid look

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6:17

Med Creator Minute: What Should You Even Post?

Med Creator 101 ·

2026/07/27

New Series Alert! Med Creator Minute: We answer 5 questions in 5 minutes. In this episode, Dr. Portela and Mimi tackle the question every HCP asks when they're starting out: what should I even post? They share how to mine your own patient conversations for content, and why the creators who grow fastest are the ones who let their personality show. Quick, practical, and built for anyone staring at a blank content calendar.Enroll in medcreator101.comFollow us on Instagram:

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32:41

Dr. Chris Tomassian's Content Strategy

Med Creator 101 ·

2026/07/20

Dr. Chris Tomassian posted his first dermatology video in a poorly lit bathroom and got four views. Today, he has nearly 3 million followers, and a thriving practice built on the back of it. Dr. Tomassian, founder of the Dermatology Collective, joins Dr. Dustin Portela and Mimi Banks to share how he turned raw, unscripted content into a brand bigger than the feed. From surviving pushback in residency to using social proof to open his own practice (with a second location on the way), Chris

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8:49

Med Creator 101 Q&A: Purpose, Platforms, and Brand Deals

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2026/07/13

Got questions about growing your social media presence as a healthcare professional? You're not alone. In this episode, Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela answer the ones they hear most: defining your purpose before chasing brand deals, choosing the right platform for your specialty, managing multiple accounts, and protecting your time as things get busier.Plus: a real conversation about brand deals and monetization, and how to know when you're actually ready.ENROLL NOW TO THE MED CREATOR

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25:03

5 Secrets to Growing Your Social Media Following as...

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2026/07/06

Hosts Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela share the 5 secrets that actually help healthcare professionals grow on social media.They cover why credentials alone don't build trust (and what does), how to share your personality online without crossing HIPAA lines, why perfectionism is quietly killing more accounts than bad content ever could, and the simple system for never running out of things to post. They also reveal the content ideas hiding in your patient visits and the metrics HCPs

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1:48

Introducing Med Creator 101, a social media course...

Med Creator 101 ·

2026/06/26

Introducing Med Creator 101, a social media course built for healthcare professionals, by healthcare professionals. Whether you've never posted before or feel stuck with your current strategy, this is the system Mimi and Dr. Portela wish someone had handed them. On-demand lessons, real examples, resources, and a proven framework designed for HCPs.Special launch pricing of $797 ends July 1st! Grab lifetime access before it's gone.JOIN THE MED CREATOR 101 COURSE: www.medcreator101.comFollow

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27:12

Dr. Steven Wallach on Why Every Physician Needs to be...

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2026/06/15

Doctors spend years learning medical language, but social media rewards creators who can make complex information simple, human, and worth sharing. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Wallach shares how he built an audience by translating plastic surgery education into content people actually understand, trust, and come back for. He shares why authenticity often performs better than polished production, how social media changes patient expectations, and why med creators may be overcomplicating

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2:35

Join Us 6/25: Free Webinar For HCPs!

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2026/06/09

Patients are already online every day searching for health information and answers to their questions, but no one teaches healthcare professionals how to communicate with them effectively on social media.That's why Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela are sharing the 5 biggest secrets healthcare professionals need to know to grow on social media, in their upcoming FREE live webinar on June 25th @ 6:00 PM EST.Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow your impact online, this

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37:53

Educate, Don’t Imitate: Dr. Doris Day’s Creator...

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2026/06/01

Meet Dr. Doris Day: Board-certified dermatologist, former journalist, and social media educator. In this episode, Dr. Doris Day shares her approach to making aging education both science-backed and relatable, her favorite content hacks, and why repetition keeps your content top of mind.Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101Dr. Portela: Instagram: @drdustinportela | TikTok: @drdustinportelaMimi Banks: @mimibanks |

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21:46

The Legal & Ethical Guardrails Every Med Creator...

Med Creator 101 ·

2026/05/25

Posting online as a healthcare professional comes with responsibility.In this episode, Mimi Banks and Dr. Dustin Portela break down the legal and ethical guardrails every med creator should know. From patient privacy and consent to disclosures, DMs, and brand partnerships, they share filters to help protect your license, reputation, and credibility on social. Follow us on Instagram: @medcreator101Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@MedCreator101Mimi Banks: @mimibanks |

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38:28

How DermAngelo Turned Expertise Into Influence

Med Creator 101 ·

2026/05/18

Most healthcare creators think credibility means sounding polished, clinical, and overly serious online. Dr. Angelo Landriscina, (a.k.a Dermangelo) built one of the most recognizable dermatology brands on the internet by doing the opposite.In this episode, he shares how to turn evidence-based education into content that actually feels native to social media: from humor and cultural relevance to reaction content, platform trends, and audience psychology. He also shares how he batch creates,

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