The Graduate Program in Adult Health Nursing (PROESA) of the School of Nursing of the University of Sao Paulo was developed from the union of the “Basics of Nursing” and “Health Nursing of the Institutionalized Adult” Concentration Areas, formerly part of Program of Post-Graduation in Nursing of the School of Nursing of the University of Sao Paulo (EEUSP). PROESA aims at developing studies on advanced models and practices of care in nursing.

The PROESA Programs to obtain Master’s and Doctor’s Degrees are highly recommended by the National Education Agency (CAPES)recommended and recognized by CAPES, with grade 7.

The PROESA maintains cooperation activities with major Research and Education Centers.