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2 Forward-Looking Statement This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of These statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. The forward-looking statements may include statements regarding product development, product potential or financial performance. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Merck undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements in this presentation should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect Merck's business, particularly those mentioned in the cautionary statements in Item 1 of Merck's Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2005, and in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, which the company incorporates by reference.

3 Sample of Marketing MBA 2006 Summer Intern Projects Anticipate and outmaneuver the first in-class competitor for Merck s new HIV integrase inhibitor by completing an in-depth analysis of a competitor s product and developing the marketing plan for the competitive product for use by the marketing team to strengthen counterstrategy/ tactics. Develop a marketing plan that optimizes the Multi-channel strategy for the Osteoporosis franchise in support of brand strategy that ensures delivery of key messages and creates value for the target audience. Assess the Oncology marketplace and assess Best Practices for Launch/ Sales Force deployment.

4 Sample of Marketing MBA 2006 Summer Intern Projects Identify desirable emerging markets for the launch of vaccines including: a comprehensive overview of selection criteria for market selection rank order of top 10 markets where prudent investment maximizes ROI and recommendation for launch timing by vaccine by country. Design and manage a qualitative market research study to explore current interest, drivers and barriers for an investigational vaccine product. Support the scientific strategy for ZOSTAVAX and support the commercial assessment and development of a marketing needs report for a novel vaccine in development. Research, evaluate and make recommendations for building a pipeline of portfolio adult vaccine products from and beyond.

5 Interns Benefit from a Robust Speaker Series and Social Calendar Speaker Series Speaker Series Meeting with CEO Lunch with President of U.S Marketing Division Lunch with President of Vaccine Division Roundtable with Business Unit General Managers Roundtable with MBAs in Marketing Ride-Along with Sales Representative Marketing Frameworks and Tools New Product Development Marketing/Sales Connection Public Health & Marketing E-Business Social Calendar Multiple Happy Hour and Dinner Events Wine Tasting Overview Metro and Suburban Areas to Live Baseball Game Trolley Tour of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

6 Interns Impressions of Merck Great opportunity to see various aspects of marketing The entire program was useful & incredibly well organized I'm very excited about Merck and its products I wasn't aware that Merck has such an impressive pipeline Everyone [at Merck] is smart, driven and easy to get along with I was not aware of the level of variety available to employees in terms of ability to rotate into different positions I really enjoyed seeing the various neighborhoods around Philadelphia

7 Important Information & Dates To be considered, you must apply and submit a profile online at First Year Internships # MAR for U.S. Human Health Marketing (pharm) # MAR for Merck Vaccines # MAR for Global Human Health Marketing (pharma) Second Year Opportunities # MAR for U.S. Human Health Marketing (pharma) # MAR for Merck Vaccines # MAR for Global Human Health Marketing (pharma)