The COVID-19 pandemic also called for the teaching of practical skills to develop teaching formats outside of classroom teaching. Selected physical examination techniques (musculoskeletal system, neurological system) were taught via video conference using a modified Peyton method. The core element was the mutual, real demonstration of the respective skill by student tutor and student with immediate possible correction. The IT requirements turned out to be sufficient, direct feedback from tutors and students was positive. Whether this method can be a substitute for classroom courses must be evaluated in more extensive studies.