High Yield questions are normally longer vignette type questions that cover specifics that perhaps have a higher probability of being asked on the actual exam. The Normal questions will typically be shorter questions that cover more of the basics that will make it easier to do the High Yield questions on the actual exam. Our understanding is that the actual USMLE is comprised of both types of questions. You have only so much time to complete the exam. The easier, or more quickly, you can answer the basic questions, the more time you will have for the High Yield Questions during an exam that combines both types of questions.

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