Yes, a track record and established relationships is important in delivering max face time with implanters in the lab. ATI definitely delivers on this level. The highly-esteemed Boston area labs are already crammed full with visiting faculty and fellows -- especially the teachiing institutions. In short, you wanna run with a program that gives you the greatest exposure to implant centers and follow-up clinics, ATI hands down.
A bigger question is whether the opportunity costs of participating in either program is truly worth the expense in this non-growth device market that faces increased cost pressures and greater competitive pressure. the big 3 are reducing head count, not expanding, Bro's