Blanche Huber

Blanche Huber (c. 1900 – 1940) was the first woman in Malta to train as a doctor. She graduated as a doctor from the University of Malta in 1925, having entered it in 1919.^[1][2] However, Huber never worked as a doctor, instead she always practiced as a pharmacist in Żejtun.^[3][4]

Blanche Huber
Born	c. 1900 Birkirkara, Malta
Died	July 19, 1940 (aged 40)
Alma mater	University of Malta
Occupation(s)	Physician, pharmacist
Known for	First female doctor in Malta
Spouse	Joseph Caruana

Life

Blanche Huber was born in Birkirkara, to Hon Joseph Huber and she later married Dr. Joseph Caruana, a fellow medical professional.^[4]

Huber matriculated in June 1919.^[2] In October 1919, she and Tessie Camilleri were the first female students to enroll at the University of Malta.^[2][5] Huber chose to enoll in the longer medicine course, and Camilleri, a literature student, graduated ahead of her in 1922.^[2]

She graduated as a doctor from the University of Malta in 1925.^[1][2] However, Huber never worked as a doctor; instead, she practiced as a pharmacist in Żejtun.^[3][4]

Death and legacy

Huber died on 19 July 1940 at the age of 40.^[4]

Blanche Huber Street in Sliema is named after her.^[6][7]