The Patient-First Soul of Merck — George Merck's 1950 Promise and How It Shows Up in 2026 Interviews

Almost every behavioral interview at Merck eventually circles back to one quote from 1950. This module unpacks George W. Merck's "medicine is for the patient" speech, why it ended up on the cover of Time magazine, and exactly how it translates into interview questions you'll be asked today — including how to weave a "patient-first" mindset into your STAR stories without sounding canned.