Cardiac surgeons aren’t the only ones who help and save people’s lives. Many people have in their minds that Cardiac and Neurosurgeons are the epitome of being a physician, just like some would feel going to Harvard is the ultimate. You’re still young, and not even in college yet, and have absolutely no idea what you will want to do as the ultimate career goal. I remember wanting to be a cardiac surgeon also (since I too wanted to be the “ultimate doctor”), , but believe you me, you’ll be changing your mind so many times, since your future experiences will influence you to make more realistic choices that best fits your personality and skills.